Lhasa train station/ airport picking up. You will be warmly greeted by our local guide and driver, transfer you to reserved hotel in Lhasa. Today is your first day in Lhasa, so have a good rest to acclimatize the high altitude. Overnight in Lhasa.

In the morning we arranged you to visit the Potala Palace which is the worldwide known cardinal landmark of Tibet. The massive structure itself contains a small world within it. Mostly it is renowned as residence of the Dalai Lama lineages (Avalokiteshvara). Inside Potala palace, you will see the throne room of Dalai Lamas and their golden funeral stupa.  Afternoon section is to visit the most sacred shrine and spiritual heart of Tibet, the Johkang Temple, which is built in 7th century by 33RD King Songtsen Gampo.   Barkhor street, most known ritual circumambulation where you can see Tibetan locals prostrating and murmuring mantras in strong faith. After you can ask your guide to take you to Local tea stall to have some sweet milk tea .Overnight at Lhasa

Today, you will visit two monasteries in Lhasa, the Drepung and the Sera. Drepung monastery is situated at 8km away from central Lhasa and was founded by Jamyang Choeje in 1416. It was biggest monastery in the world in 17th century, housed over 10000 monks in 1614 and Ganden podrang in Drepung was the Tibet governmental administration from which former Dalai Lamas had practiced contral over Tibet. Later moved to Potala palace by fifth Dalai Lama, Lobsang Gyatso. After lunch, continue to visit the Sera Monastery, which was founded in 1419 by Tsongkapa's disciple Jamchen Choeje. The most attractive is  Monks debating which is related to logic, is held there in the courtyard at around 3pm to 4:30pm. Overnight at Lhasa

Drive to Gandan monastery, built by Tsongapa in 1409. Monastery is founded 60km away from Lhasa on over 4100m high Wangpori hill. It is frist monastery of Gelugpa sect. Its lingkor(circuit) around the monastery is most interested thing to see the valley. Its still early to back to Lhasa. So you can relax on the meadow below Wangpori hill. Streams, mountains, and yaks there are unforgettable scenery in your mind. Overnight in Lhasa.

Drive to east of Lhasa 16km to Drak-yerpa. Monastery dated back to 7th century with numbers of cave in which many high abbots and Lamas had meditated through centuries. By the way you can gain a lots of scenic spots and seasonal nomadic sites in summer. Drive back to Lhasa. Overnight in Lhasa.

The driver will take you to airport or train station, end the service